Monthly climate in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Gwandu features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 26 °C (79 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 14 °C (57 °F) or can rise to as high as 44 °C (111 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 589 mm (23.2 inches) and receives 68 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Gwandu enjoys an average of 3869 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 23 minutes to 12 hours 50 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Gwandu are March, April and May, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 33 to 35 °C (91 - 95 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, August and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 26 to 27 °C (79 - 80 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Gwandu experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 39°C
(102°F)
40°C
(104°F)
43°C
(109°F)
44°C
(111°F)
42°C
(109°F)
42°C
(107°F)
37°C
(100°F)
35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(97°F)
40°C
(104°F)
40°C
(103°F)
39°C
(102°F)
Mean maximum 37°C
(98°F)
38°C
(101°F)
42°C
(108°F)
43°C
(110°F)
42°C
(107°F)
40°C
(103°F)
36°C
(97°F)
34°C
(93°F)
35°C
(96°F)
38°C
(100°F)
38°C
(101°F)
37°C
(98°F)
Average high 33°C
(91°F)
35°C
(95°F)
39°C
(103°F)
41°C
(106°F)
39°C
(102°F)
35°C
(96°F)
32°C
(90°F)
30°C
(87°F)
32°C
(90°F)
35°C
(95°F)
37°C
(98°F)
33°C
(93°F)
Daily mean 26°C
(79°F)
28°C
(83°F)
33°C
(91°F)
35°C
(95°F)
33°C
(92°F)
31°C
(87°F)
28°C
(82°F)
27°C
(80°F)
28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(84°F)
27°C
(80°F)
Average low 20°C
(68°F)
22°C
(72°F)
26°C
(80°F)
29°C
(84°F)
28°C
(83°F)
26°C
(80°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(69°F)
Mean minimum 17°C
(62°F)
19°C
(66°F)
23°C
(73°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(75°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
20°C
(68°F)
18°C
(65°F)
Minimum 14°C
(57°F)
18°C
(65°F)
21°C
(71°F)
25°C
(77°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(70°F)
19°C
(67°F)
18°C
(65°F)
17°C
(63°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria §

Gwandu usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 16 rainy days and 155 mm (6.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Gwandu are January, March and November. On average, 0 mm (0.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 0 (0.0) 1 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1 (0.1) 30 (1.2) 65 (2.6) 108 (4.2) 262 (10.3) 95 (3.7) 28 (1.1) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 0 0 0 5 9 16 22 11 5 0 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Gwandu are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 12 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Gwandu: January, February and November receive an average of 9 hours 49 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 266 300 332 326 346 335 348 324 319 328 317 322
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 28m 11h 43m 12h 3m 12h 24m 12h 41m 12h 50m 12h 45m 12h 30m 12h 10m 11h 49m 11h 32m 11h 23m

Solar UV radiation in Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria §

Gwandu experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Gwandu UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 10 11 12 12 11 11 13 14 12 11 10 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Gwandu, Kebbi, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Gwandu. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Gwandu's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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